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Cheryl E. Martin

By Karyn Mitchell, University Relations intern

Spectrum Volume 17 Issue 27 - April 6, 1995

Ask Cheryl Martin why she chose to come Virginia Tech and you will see a smile
appear across her face.

"My father is a Hokie and my mother is a Wahoo," she begins. "They wanted me
to attend their respective alma maters. To appease them I visited both
campuses. "I visited UVa., and something about it just didn't feel right."
Martin continues. "But after visiting Tech's campus, I decided that this was
the place for me."

Martin has been named the College of Engineering's Outstanding Student of
1995.

Martin wanted to be an electrical engineer because she was interested in
science and math. In high school, she was involved in the Governor's School
Program the summer before entering Virginia Tech.

She has been successful as an electrical-engineering undergraduate. She
received the Herbert L. Krauss Award for having the highest overall QCA in the
EE department, among rising seniors. She also recently won the George R. Powley
Memorial Award as the most outstanding senior in the Bradley Department of
Electrical Engineering.

Martin says two classes at Virginia Tech, Intro to Computer Engineering and
Artificial Intelligence, have left a lasting impression on her. "Intro to
Computer Engineering is a nightmare for most E.E.'s but it was very interesting
and I loved the projects. Now for Artificial Intelligence, I had to work, but
that's what I want to pursue in graduate school."

Martin wants to attend graduate school after graduation. She has been accepted
at Georgia Tech and the University of Texas at Austin. She says she is awaiting
response from MIT before she makes her decision. Martin aspires to teach at a
college or university, and will pursue graduate work in computer engineering.

While at Virginia Tech, Martin won several awards and was a member of several
honor societies. She is a member of Golden Key, Omicron Delta Kappa, Tau Beta
Pi, and Phi Kappa Phi honor societies. She also served as presider of the YMCA
Ecocycle Program, secretary of the Society of Women Engineers, and as a member
of Virginia Tech's Solaray solar car team.

Martin, who has a minor in psychology, has maintained a 4.0 average throughout
her years at Virginia Tech.